Cost of living in Spain compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Spain is 73% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Spain | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (R$ 112) | R$ 39 | + 191% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (R$ 66) | R$ 37 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.89 (R$ 24) | R$ 12 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.57 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.03 (R$ 19) | R$ 13 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.07 (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (R$ 45) | R$ 25 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.03 (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.57 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R$ 44) | R$ 48 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.14 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.03 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.46 | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in Spain is 95% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Spain | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,505 (R$ 9,445) | R$ 4,157 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,025 (R$ 6,433) | R$ 2,687 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €113 (R$ 712) | R$ 746 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €975 (R$ 6,119) | R$ 3,032 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €701 (R$ 4,399) | R$ 2,051 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €78 (R$ 488) | R$ 514 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (R$ 165) | R$ 89 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €327 (R$ 2,051) | R$ 1,789 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €96 (R$ 604) | R$ 628 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (R$ 46) | R$ 29 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (R$ 77) | R$ 22 | + 254% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Spain is 23% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Spain | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (R$ 520) | R$ 283 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (R$ 229) | R$ 283 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (R$ 555) | R$ 409 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (R$ 602) | R$ 311 | + 94% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Spain is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Spain | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,390 (R$ 165,614) | R$ 117,675 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (R$ 181) | R$ 241 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Spain is 39% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Spain | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (R$ 55) | R$ 22 | + 154% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (R$ 48) | R$ 49 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (R$ 352) | R$ 275 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.37 (R$ 27) | R$ 23 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.83 (R$ 18) | R$ 14 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.24 (R$ 20) | R$ 21 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.93 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 (R$ 13) | R$ 6.00 | + 114% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (R$ 111) | R$ 57 | + 96% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Spain is 48% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Spain | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (R$ 234) | R$ 115 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (R$ 104) | R$ 59 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €49 (R$ 306) | R$ 242 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (R$ 324) | R$ 240 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (R$ 67) | R$ 32 | + 108% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.02 (R$ 19) | R$ 16 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.88 (R$ 31) | R$ 12 | + 164% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €529 (R$ 3,323) | R$ 3,574 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (R$ 1.47) | R$ 1.31 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (R$ 343) | R$ 142 | + 141% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.58 (R$ 35) | R$ 12 | + 185% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Spain is 47% more expensive than in Brazil
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